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Project Runway 22 Debuts July 9, Heidi Klum Returns

7/10/2026

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Project Runway Premieres

Freeform premieres Project Runway season 22 on Thursday, July 9, 2026, a 90-minute episode at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT featuring a record 22 designers.
Heidi Klum returns as host, with judges Nina Garcia, Law Roach and Tyra Banks and mentor Christian Siriano.
Episodes air July 9, 2026, then continue on Thursdays at 10 p.m. ET, with the finale on September 10, 2026.
Each episode streams on Hulu and Disney+ the following day.

Summary

Project Runway Prizes

Winner of Season 22 will receive $200,000 cash prize, an Elle spread, CFDA mentorship, and representation to launch the brand.
Guest judges include Nina Dobrev, Ciara, and Winnie Harlow.
Anna Molinari impressed mentor Christian Siriano with a dress made from recycled soda tabs, highlighting sustainable creativity.
Law Roach called Jeffrey Kelly Abess’s intricate piece “ugly,” while other judges praised its craftsmanship, sparking debate.

History

Historical Context

Project Runway debuted on Bravo on December 1 2004, earning a 2005 Emmy nomination and awarding Jay McCarroll a $100,000 prize and an Elle feature. The series shifted to Lifetime in 2006, returned to Bravo in 2018, and saw Heidi Klum host again in 2025 with judge Nina Garcia and mentor-turned-judge Christian Siriano. Recyclable-material challenges helped launch fashion’s shift to sustainable design, a focus that persists in the 2026 Season 22.

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Project Runway Premieres

Freeform premieres Project Runway season 22 on Thursday, July 9, 2026, a 90-minute episode at 9:30 p.m. ET/PT featuring a record 22 designers.
Heidi Klum returns as host, with judges Nina Garcia, Law Roach and Tyra Banks and mentor Christian Siriano.
Episodes air July 9, 2026, then continue on Thursdays at 10 p.m. ET, with the finale on September 10, 2026.
Each episode streams on Hulu and Disney+ the following day.

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